Indian name meaning
Irshad
♂ BoyIr·shad · 2 syllables
Guidance; direction; instruction
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Irsad
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| I | r | s | h | a | d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
1 + 2 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 4 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Irshad carries the name number 7.
About the name Irshad
Irshad is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Guidance; direction; instruction.”
Spoken aloud it is Ir·shad — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Irsad; both spellings are the same name. Irshad turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Irshad mean?
Irshad means “Guidance; direction; instruction.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Irshad a boy or a girl name?
Irshad is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Irshad?
Irshad is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Irshad?
Irshad has 2 syllables and is said as Ir·shad.
What are the other spellings of Irshad?
Irshad is also commonly spelled Irsad. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Irshad?
In the Chaldean system, Irshad has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Irshad a common name in India?
Irshad appears 6 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Irshad?
For a sister to Irshad, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Iman, Imrana, Inara or Rania all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Irshad?
Fahad, Arshad, Shamshad or Dilshad share Irshad's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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